CPC Blog

Planning A Personal Project

July 8, 2015

Sometimes as photographers we loose momentum or find ourselves in a rut lacking creativity or motivation, or worse, both.

Other times, we need to commit to practice a particular skill but lack the discipline to do so letting other things in our lives take precedent.

These are the best times to start a personal project. You’ll find it will improve your photography, and might help you move past your comfort zone or broaden your skills so why not plan yours now and get started.

Apps to Help Plan Your Photo Shoots

June 18, 2015

Today’s photographers have access to an incredible amount of information by way of Apps making it easier to be in the right place at the right time to capture the best light.

There’s a world of apps out there but here are some of our favorites that help us plan. Give them a look and see which work for what and how you like to shoot.

10 Tips For Perfect Panning

May 27, 2015

Panning is a fun way to imply speed and movement and give a totally different look to an otherwise plain and ordinary scene. As your subject moves across an area, you follow it with your camera using a slow, steady, sweeping motion and fire a shot (or several) to capture them against a blurred background.

Enjoy these 10 tips to perfect your panning.

What Is Street Photography?

May 6, 2015

Researching an article on Street Photography I came across this article by Eric Kim. It's an enjoyable read and brings up some interesting points about the topic.

Since Eric shares this as an "Open Source" and encourages sharing as a way to educate, I decided to share it with you and hope you find his take on the matter insightful.

Controlling Backgrounds In Macro Photography

April 14, 2015

As with most forms of photography, macro imagery benefits from having a strong main subject; a subject that stands out and keeps the attention of the viewer. One approach to strengthening your main subject is by ensuring that you background does not compete with it. A few techniques can help you better control and subdue your backgrounds.

How To Choose The Right Memory Card

January 21, 2015

We’re often asked about memory cards; what’s a good brand, what does the Class rating mean, what is a good read/write speed for your camera, best practices for card handling and more. We hope this article will help clarify things.

If you’ve shopped for a memory card recently, the options can be overwhelming but with a little information, you can make a better decision and choose the card that’s best for you.